Associate Vice President, Development
Remote
Full Time
Development Team
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Associate Vice President, Development
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) envisions a future where all children are free from school shootings and other acts of violence. As a national nonprofit organization, SHP’s mission is to educate and empower youth and adults to prevent violence in schools, homes, and communities. Creators of the lifesaving, evidence informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP teaches the warning signs of someone who may be in crisis, socially isolated, or at-risk of hurting themselves or others and how to get help. SHP also advances school safety, youth mental health, and responsible gun ownership at the state and federal levels through nonpartisan policy and partnerships.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Belonging, Community, Engagement, and Respect
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflect the values of belonging, community, engagement and respect. We actively seek to understand and respond to the diverse perspectives and lived experiences of individuals across socioeconomic backgrounds, rural and urban communities, and diversity of thought, in addition to traditional protected categories. We are committed to ensuring that every SHP employee feels heard, valued, and a true sense of belonging. SHP encourages individuals who share our commitment to these core values and to our mission to apply.
Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This position requires approximately 25-30% travel on as-needed basis. The preferred home base for the AVP is the New York tri-state area or Southern California.
About the Role
SHP is seeking an Associate Vice President to contribute to our growing team. We are actively shaping a shared identity rooted in collaboration and purpose. An ideal candidate must have a successful track record of creating relationships with major donors and prospects, and of soliciting and closing $50,000+ gifts at the national level. We are looking for a teammate who is creative, proactive, and curious; has integrity and persistence; is adept at relationship management; and is deeply committed to advancing violence prevention and racial equity. This position reports to the Chief Development Officer.
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
- Manage a portfolio of major donors as assigned, including 5-, 6-, and 7-figure donors and prospects.
- Develop and implement dynamic, individualized solicitation strategies for existing individual and family donors and prospects in assigned areas.
- Use and manage a moves management system to thoughtfully and strategically engage in all aspects of donor relationships, including initiating contact, research-based qualification, proposal preparation, solicitation, closure, and stewardship.
- Support the fundraising efforts of Executive Leadership and program staff in meetings with prospective donors, including providing research, talking points, solicitation materials, program updates, and follow-up proposals.
- Lead the development of new events, including small-scale cultivation and stewardship events, to drive incremental fundraising—with a focus on NY, CA, and other key priority states.
- Support team members with large events, including assistance with consultant and vendor relationships.
- Build strong internal relationships across the organization and proactively ensure access to the information needed to effectively solicit gifts and manage donor relationships.
- In partnership with the Marketing team, coordinate 4–5 matching gift campaigns per fiscal year.
- Write and edit case statements, individualized outreach, and other fundraising collateral.
- May manage one direct report in the future.
- Other duties as identified based on organizational need.
- Passion for the mission of SHP and a record of collaborative, respectful, inclusive leadership.
- 10+ years progressive experience in non-profit fundraising, including at least 4 years of successful close.
- Exceptional communication skills: listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal. Should be able to share 2+ products of writing to include proposals/persuasive writing, cultivation communications, etc.
- Able to take strategic direction from leadership and self-lead to work independently without hands-on coaching, prioritizing projects and proactively seizing opportunities.
- History of successful solicitation and stewardship of +$50,000 gifts.
- History of successful management of small scale and large-scale events.
- Ability to recognize and proactively pursue opportunities and challenges.
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
- Willingness to take risks with a strong action orientation
- Experience and ease wearing multiple hats in a highly collaborative environment.
- Proficiency with a CRM (SHP uses Salesforce), MS Office, and donor research.
- A commitment to SHP's vision and values.
Additional Instructions
Benefits and Salary Range- SHP Staff and Volunteers have until Friday, August 15, 2025, to submit their application. Please contact TA and HR once you have applied.
- All other applicants have until Friday, September 26, 2025, to apply.
The salary range for this position is $120,000-$130,000.
(SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range [$120,000], except in extenuating circumstances.)
- SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible schedules
- Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision
- Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- 401k match
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness & mental health support
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Equal Opportunity Employment
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. SHP does not make employment related decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting multiculturalism and inclusion so that all SHP employees feel valued and respected. We believe deeply that a diverse workforce comprised of people of all beliefs, backgrounds, and life experiences who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life will make SHP a stronger, more effective organization.
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